I was wondering if anyone new of a book or website with info on building you own professional digital dark room. Doing my flat and can start from scratch with my 'computer room'.
My primary goals were easy access to all equipment (2 computer workstations, 2 scanners, 2 printers), large desk with access from all sides for matting and framing, plenty of convenient storage including large flat shelves for prints, and multiple types of light (MR-16 halogen, tungsten, and fluorescent) for print proofing and so I can have as much or as little light as I need, depending on the mood and type of work I'm doing. I also wanted it to feel cozy and comfortable since I plan to use it for writing and reading. The fireplace and Pergo floors help there.
Guy
Posted by Kelly Rowe on August 4, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Be sure you can completely control your lighting. Use Eye One to measure your local color cast and luminocity. Luminocity in my studio was too high so we had to have custom blinds installed, and the fluorescent lights gave everything a green cast so they had to go. We pretty much work in the dark (nothing has changed...).
There are subtle differences in the color of a print depending on the light source under which it is viewed. Some profilers correct for viewing light in their profiles and offer one for tungsten, one for daylight, one for fluorescent, etc.
I keep a folding table in the dressing room that I pull out for trimming and framing. If you're low on square footage, that's a workable solution.
An afterthought... paint your walls a neutral color. Anything from black to white will work as long as you stay neutral. Well, white may be a little bright...
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3 repliesI was wondering if anyone new of a book or website with info on building you own professional digital dark room. Doing my flat and can start from scratch with my 'computer room'.
Any help would be great.
Cheers
Brian
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My primary goals were easy access to all equipment (2 computer workstations, 2 scanners, 2 printers), large desk with access from all sides for matting and framing, plenty of convenient storage including large flat shelves for prints, and multiple types of light (MR-16 halogen, tungsten, and fluorescent) for print proofing and so I can have as much or as little light as I need, depending on the mood and type of work I'm doing. I also wanted it to feel cozy and comfortable since I plan to use it for writing and reading. The fireplace and Pergo floors help there.
Guy
There are subtle differences in the color of a print depending on the light source under which it is viewed. Some profilers correct for viewing light in their profiles and offer one for tungsten, one for daylight, one for fluorescent, etc.
I keep a folding table in the dressing room that I pull out for trimming and framing. If you're low on square footage, that's a workable solution.